Farnaz Farhoodi

About Farnaz Farhoodi

As a dynamic and results-oriented leader with a proven track record of leading…

Experience

1. Director Technical Program & Portfolio Management, Software Product Operations

   ConnectWise

   Jan 2022 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Spearhead the optimization of product and software development procedures by delivering scalable processes, actionable data insights, and innovative tools to cross-functional teams. Drive and maintain seamless collaborations across departments and ensure efficient planning, flawless execution, and timely provision of high-impact products. Enhance and standardize business processes while effectively planning & executing strategic and operational initiatives and ensuring alignment across the entire enterprise for optimal performance. Lead the implementation of agile best practices, significantly enhancing delivery speed and team agility. Foster high-performing teams in product operations, data analytics, and technical program management, providing strategic coaching, upskilling opportunities, and leadership to unlock their full potential.• Built and led competent technical program management and product operations teams, cultivating a culture of innovation, agility, and operational excellence.• Steered the development of advanced operational frameworks across digital experience & platforms, successfully elevating clarity, efficiency, and SDLC performance.• Championed data-driven decision-making by applying automation tools and predictive analytics, significantly boosting operational effectiveness and business agility.• Designed and rolled out a standardized release process that cut time-to-market by 50% through improved automation, traceability, and end-to-end visibility.• Led the adoption of AI-focused program management methodologies throughout project and portfolio lifecycles.• Engineered a streamlined go-to-market strategy that increased accountability & compliance and helped generate greater process accuracy and execution speed.• Achieved a tenfold reduction in the defect escape rate of software releases by establishing clear and standardized key term definitions, along with implementing targeted quality indicators and robust measurement processes.

Education

• University of Colorado Denver

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2006 — 2009

• University of Colorado Denver

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Documentation
• Time Management
• Quality Assurance
• Telecommunications
• Physics
• Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
• Engineering Oriented Consultancy with Focus on Customer Demands and Delieveries
• Gsm
• Provisions
• Microsoft Office
• Scheduling/ Tracking
• Umts
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Photolithography
• Characterization
• Excellent Verbal and Writing Communication Skills in English, German and Farsi
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Management
• Wireless
• Testing
• Electrical Engineering
• Multitasking
• Effective Communication
• Leadership
• Exceptional Leadership Abilities Concerning Team Intiatives
• Electronics